Jan Peace

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Peace — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Peace is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jan is a feminine given name of English origin. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation. The surname Peace: Charles Peace (1832–1879), English burglar and murderer Chris Peace (American football) (born 1995), American football player David Peace (born 1967), British author Doug Peace (1919–2000), Canadian cyclist Heather Peace (born 1975), English actress Jeremy Peace (born 1956), English football club director Joe Raymond Peace (born 1945), American football player and coach Sir John Peace (born 1949), British businessman Larry Peace (1917–2009), American football player Jane Short (aka Rachel Peace) (1881 – died after 1932), British feminist and suffragette Robert Peace (1980–2011), the subject of. Jan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jan

English

Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.

Surname: Peace

English

Charles Peace (1832–1879), English burglar and murderer Chris Peace (American football) (born 1995), American football player David Peace (born 1967), British author Doug Peace (1919–2000), Canadian cyclist Heather Peace (born 1975), English actress Jeremy Peace (born 1956), English football club director Joe Raymond Peace (born 1945), American football player and coach Sir John Peace (born 1949), British businessman Larry Peace (1917–2009), American football player Jane Short (aka Rachel Peace) (1881 – died after 1932), British feminist and suffragette Robert Peace (1980–2011), the subject of.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jan Peace

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jan Peace:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jan?
The first name Jan originates from English. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
When was Jan most popular?
The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Peace?
The surname Peace originates from English. Charles Peace (1832–1879), English burglar and murderer Chris Peace (American football) (born 1995), American football player David Peace (born 1967), British author Doug Peace (1919–2000), Canadian cyclist Heather Peace (born 1975), English actress Jeremy Peace (born 1956), English football club director Joe Raymond Peace (born 1945), American football player and coach Sir John Peace (born 1949), British businessman Larry Peace (1917–2009), American football player Jane Short (aka Rachel Peace) (1881 – died after 1932), British feminist and suffragette Robert Peace (1980–2011), the subject of.
How common is the surname Peace?
The surname Peace is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.
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